Girl
Greek
3 syllables
Alyssa
ah-LIS-ah
/əˈlɪsə/
"Sweet and steadfast" — like the alyssum flower, small but enduring
Alyssa blends two worlds: the name is associated with the alyssum flower (from Greek 'alysson,' meaning without madness, since it was believed to cure rabies) and functions as an elaborated form of Alice. It surged to prominence in the late 1980s and 1990s, carried largely by the popularity of actress Alyssa Milano. Though its peak has passed, it retains a soft, melodic quality that keeps it in regular use.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesA · lys · sa
GenderGirl
OriginGreek
Root WordAlyssum
MeaningRational, sane; also linked to the alyssum flower
PopularityPopular
Peak Year1998
Trend
→ Stable
Nicknames
LyssLyssaAliLissa
About the Name Alyssa
Alyssa is linked to the alyssum flower, from the Greek 'alysson' meaning 'without madness.' It is also considered a variant of Alice, meaning noble. The name carries connotations of serenity and sweetness.
Alyssa is pronounced ah-LIS-ah, with the stress on the second syllable. It rhymes with Melissa.
Alyssa was most popular in the 1990s, reaching #8 in the US in 1998. It has declined since then but remains in common use, ranking around #100-#150 in recent years.
Common nicknames include Lyssa, Lyss, Ali, and Lissa. The double-S sound in the middle makes Lyssa feel particularly natural.
Alyssa Marie, Alyssa Grace, Alyssa Rose, and Alyssa Kate are all popular and melodic combinations.
Alyssa is derived from the alyssum plant (Greek 'alysson') or as a variant spelling of Alissa/Alice. It gained widespread use in the English-speaking world during the 1980s and 1990s.
Personality of Alyssa
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Alyssa
Creativity
70%
Elegance
72%
Independence
70%
Intelligence
75%
Strength
62%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Alyssa
A
Alyssa Milano
American actress and activist, best known for Who's the Boss and Charmed, prominent in the #MeToo movement
A
Alyssa Edwards
American drag performer and choreographer, fan favourite on RuPaul's Drag Race
Middle Names for Alyssa
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Alyssa
Alyssa Marie
Alyssa Grace
Alyssa Rose
Alyssa Kate
Alyssa Jade
Alyssa Lynn
Alyssa Nicole
Alyssa Rae
Alyssa Brooke
Alyssa Faith
Alyssa Ann
Alyssa Elizabeth
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History of Alyssa
1987
Alyssa Milano stars in Who's the Boss, bringing the name to millions of TV households across the US
1992
Alyssa enters the top 20 most popular girl names in the United States for the first time
1998
Alyssa reaches peak popularity, ranking #8 in the US — one of the top names of the decade
2006
Usage begins a gradual decline as parents shift toward longer elaborated names like Sophia and Isabella
Numerology & Symbolism of Alyssa
5
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Gemini
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Soft Pink
💎
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
🌸
Lucky Flower
Alyssum
Alyssa Around the World
How Alyssa is written in different languages and scripts
أليسا
Arabic
アリッサ
Japanese
Алисса
Russian
앨리사
Korean
艾莉莎
Chinese
Αλίσσα
Greek
एलिसा
Hindi
אליסה
Hebrew
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